Reference Library

This is one of the many benefits of being a member of AIM. The Books and DVDs are available to all AIM members who are in good standing. So don’t be shy: checkout a Book or DVD today! What better time than now to curl up on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn and an agility book or DVD and your fur kids at your feet?

Available Books

Agility is Fun, Vol. II: Steps for Obstacle Training – by Ruth Hobday

Agility is Fun, Vol. III: Further Lessons for Beginners – by Ruth Hobday

Alphabet Drills Book (with CD) – by Nancy Gyes

Building Blocks for Performance, Give Your Puppy a Head Start for Competition – by Bobbie Anderson with Tracy Libby

Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide – by Brenda Aloff

Clean Run – Special Focus Issue Contacts

Competing in Agility, Entering Trials and What To Do When You Get There – by Cindy Buckholt

Control Unleashed – by Leslie McDevitt

Do It Yourself Agility Equipment 2nd edition – book by Jim Hutchins In Focus – by Deborah Jones, PH.D and Judy Keller

YouTube Videos

Library Policy

Materials may be renewed only once unless the item is on the reserve list.

Members are responsible for the pickup and return to the item to the librarian.

Members with overdue items will be charged $5.00 per week.

If an item is lost or damaged, it must be replaced or the borrower must pay for its replacement value.

Members agree not copy the material or in anyway violate the copyright agreement of the publication.

Any member with outstanding library fines will be required to submit payment prior to renewing their AIM membership for the upcoming year.

Are you willing to share your opinions on a Book or DVD, consider writing a review?

If you have borrowed one of the AIM lending library items or have read a good agility book, or seen a good video, please consider writing a review to share your thoughts on it. You can submit your review to our newsletter editor for inclusion in the next newsletter. Newsletters are published three times a year.

How do I borrow books or DVDs from the AIM Library?

Books and DVDs may be checked out through Lois Melville over the phone or by email.

You are responsible to pickup and return the items to Lois, who is located in Winnipeg.

Do you have ideas or donations for the AIM Library?

If you have ideas for books or DVDs that you would like to see in the library, please drop Lois a line with your suggestion. Do you have any Agility or Dog training books that you do not use anymore? Consider donating them to the AIM Lending Library. Your donation will be gladly accepted of agility/dog training books, magazines, videos or DVDs.